Knowing whether to tear down an old or damaged house and rebuild is not something that cannot be decided in a vacuum. The existing structure will likely present as a mixed bag of pros and cons. Before making a decision solely based on perceived cost, consider digging deeper into the ...
Continue ReadingIt’s tempting to plant shrubs and other plants against your house to hide the basement or crawl space area. However, you could be asking for trouble. Before you buy or plant anything new for spring, find out why it’s not such a good idea to have plants too close to ...
Continue ReadingPhoto by rawpixel via Pixabay A high-performance home is one that operates efficiently, and saves you — the homeowner — significant costs in heating, cooling and more. When it comes time to sell a home of this type, the price point is typically higher — up to 3.4 percent. High-performance ...
Continue ReadingFor centuries, builders have used concrete in foundation building for structures of all shapes and sizes. Concrete foundations are still the most common type of foundation for homes, commercial buildings and everything in between. There are several types of concrete foundation you should know if you’re planning to build a ...
Continue Reading